Chapter 631: New Heirs (1/2)

”...these formations are extremely impressive. We can teach it to the weaker disciples in order to elevate their strength, that way we can at least increase our fighting chance.” Henry commented as he looked through several blueprints laid on top of the table.

”It requires a minimum of 100 disciples to maneuver though, additionally we also have to guard them but yeah, this is the best I can come up with for now.” Raven sighed as double-checked every single blueprints in order to ensure he didn't make any errors.

”Do we make this public then? If so then when?” Theo asked.

”That's the tricky part too.” Raven released another sigh. ”I would like to have the disciples to get some practice with these formations but there are spies mixed amongst them. I'm sure that they'll report it to their superiors once they saw this.”

”I can erase their memories about it but doing that will cause gaps in their reports and that would make their superiors suspicious.” Raven leaned back on his chair as he was in a dilemma as well.

”That can still work...you know if we gather all the spies in group, we can isolate them and have them perform a different task as a distraction while the others get some practice with the formation.” Logan suggested.

”That's a good idea, but I'm afraid it won't work that way.” Charles shook his head. ”Just gathering all the spies in a single group itself is already highly suspicious. Once would be a coincidence but more than that, our enemies would be an idiot to not realized what was happening. It's risky.”

”Exactly.” Raven agreed. ”Also, doing it that way will kind of force us to reveal to the other disciples that we are aware of the spies, most of them aren't really good actors and slip ups could happen anytime so we'll be busted right away.”

The group became silent after hearing this. Indeed, they were in a difficult position. There are many things that Raven wanted to try but it's just that the existence of the spies are greatly limiting their options.

If he really wanted to, Raven could've simply dropped all pretenses with the enemy and execute all the spies. At this point, their existence are no longer needed since Raven already planted more spies on their ranks and those people are unconsciously revealing many things he wanted to know.

The reason why he's so hesitant to do this is because if he did, then the possibility of the enemies making the first move to start the war will rise. Raven wanted to buy the sect sometime in order to bolster their defenses and that would be the complete opposite of what he wanted to do.

”We also can't repeatedly erase the memories of our disciples as well. The would be bad for their health and too stressful for Raven.” Theo added to which the rest agreed. ”Such a shame, but I believe we can make this work somehow. How about we drop this for now and pay attention to something else. We can't waste time.”

”Agreed, but what other things do we talk about then?” Raven asked.

”The Celestial Ascension Platform.” Theo said, causing their ears to perk up. ”I got this message from the others that they already met the necessary requirements to enter and they planned on making a trip now.”

”Oh! That's good news.” Henry said, ”Well? Who will be this 'others' then?”

”Levi, Paolo, Jessamine, Julia and Celestine.” Theo revealed, causing the others to perk-up.

”Oh, it's them. That's good then.” Charles nodded on his seat.

”So she's going as well...why didn't she tell me?” Henry murmured softly but it was heard by the others.

”She's probably going to tell you later since I just happened to be there when they made the decision a few hours ago.” Theo stated, ”I just wanted you to hear it from me so I could ruin your moment, you're welcome by the way.”

”Seriously?” Henry deadpanned at the beaming Theo, causing Logan to burst out on laughter.

”Anyway, if they're going then who's going to handle their disciples?” Charles asked.

”I heard they were tempering themselves inside the Gates of Hell.” Theo added, ”That should keep them busy for years, as for how long exactly, that'll depend. But since the Trial by Fire will last for that long, then they figured they shouldn't be idle too.”

”If their disciples comes out and they're still not here, then I think we would be in charge of them until they return.”

”Great, more work for us.” Logan groaned, the other War Gods also released a sigh upon hearing that.

”I'm sure as hell that they're going to take their sweet ass time in there in order to escape their responsibilities. Maybe we should go as well?” Henry asked the others but he wasn't actually serious, this was more of a reaction.

”I wish we could but the Sect Master said that if anything, we should be the last batch to enter the Celestial Ascension Platform thanks to us surmounting Mount Olympus.” Theo leaned back on his seat and felt stressed.